SHIBUMI PROJECT features our inspiring clients, their stories,
and the jewelry that they love.
MEET ANDREA GORDON.
You may have seen her name on billboards or open house signs around town. Andrea is one of the top real estate agents in the East Bay and has been a client at SHIBUMI for years. She loves color and working with April Higashi to commission custom jewelry designs that honor beautiful, vibrant stones. The story we are sharing here is about another facet of Andrea's creative life.
Aside from her successful career in real estate, Andrea has directed and produced theater for over 40 years. Storytelling has always been a passion that runs deep and she was inspired to write a play based on her sister and their relationship. Less than a year later, Miriam and Esther Go to the Diamond District premiered at The Magic Theater in San Francisco.
After all these years of knowing Andrea, the one question I have is - What can't she do?
She is a woman who figures out what she wants, is in touch with her artistic voice and connects the dots to get there. Over the last year, Andrea not only wrote and produced her play, she also wrote a children's book, Yo-Yo in a Tree, and continued to maintain a thriving real estate practice.
QUEENS ARE NOT FRAGILE.
I often think of this phrase when I meet successful women aligned with their true selves. Congratulations, Andrea - you are an inspiration! It is an honor knowing you, following your journey, and making pieces to celebrate the special milestones in your life.
“What I love most about working on custom pieces with April is how well she listens. Once you have a clear idea of her aesthetic and the vibe of her work, communication is easy, and she intuitively knows how to best translate your desire into something more beautiful than you ever imagined.”
A selection of commissioned and purchased pieces of April Higashi Jewelry.
April Higashi and Andrea Gordon at the opening of her play, January 2024.